He has a player option next year, so maybe he opts out and takes a large paycut to play with Dame. But i hate the guy so much i dont think i even want him on friendly deal.
He’s a free agent after next season. His numbers are ok but not great. He’s a distraction. How much value does he have?
Orlando could have some cap space available, with guys on non-guaranteed deals to waive. Have seen some of their fans show interest in Bulls pick for Simons. So could be a 3 way deal, Simons to Orlando, 12 to GS, Draymond here. GS would save a TON of money. Maybe we include a 19 for 23 swap.
I said Butler is almost done, not done. Maybe they were just cover for the load management, but I recall Jimmy siting knee, back and foot injuries when he's been out. Pretty sure he's had a knee scoped once or twice. Over the course of his career, Dame hasn't had those sorts of chronic issues which may be a part of his smooth game where as Butler plays pretty vicious. Nonetheless, all players well into their 30s are clearly nearing the finish line... many physically fall apart prior. Even if a player is lucky enough to avoid a knee ligament tear during their career, they are still wearing down the cartilage every time they play. Once it's gone it's gone.
33 year old Draymond has a 27.5M player option for next season. He's been pretty healthy and productive this season and maybe he sees this offseason as his best chance of getting another 3-4 year deal. The W's are in luxury tax hell and may let him walk if he opts out. Regardless of that speculation, Portland lacks the cap room to offer him the sort of deal he'd command.
We can, however, offer an extension with a trade. He opts in, we extend him for 2 more seasons. at more than I want to imagine, but what it takes to get him to come here. He gets his "3 year deal"
So in engineering a trade for Draymond, what would you speculate the W's want in return? They'd have to match salaries, so they wouldn't get cap relief. Steph would not be happy either, but I guess Draymond could force matters by threatening to walk. Not the path I'd choose for the team but Nurk + filler + the pick maybe?
You want our culture to get "smuttier"???
He's more of an on court issue than a lockerroom issue, but yeah, I don't want him either.
Check the thread title. With Steph and Poole, why in the world would the W's trade their stud 28 year old SF for Ant?
It would be good to have a vet thats not afraid to get on other players when they dont work hard. This team really doesn't have that voice or enforcer type. Dame, Grant, Simons & Shaedon are not vocal.
Now you sound like @swish3. At his age, and after the season he put up, why would Utah have even the slightest interest in parting with him?
Why would Utah give up Lauri?
